There are 14 country stars who we believe should receive more respect. While Dwight Yoakam may have seemed like the most disrespected singer in country music, we recently discovered that there is another legendary country act whose resume deserves recognition.
Yoakam has a very low batting average of .081 (3-37) when it comes to the CMA, ACM, and Grammy Awards. However, despite this, he has managed to secure three wins. The Bellamy Brothers would be envious of his luck in winning.
David and Howard Bellamy have an astonishing record of 0-29 at the three most prestigious music shows. No other country duo has received as many nominations in the duo category, yet they have never managed to win. The Bellamy brothers have been consistently overlooked to the point that the Taste of Country team did not even think of including them in their list of deserving artists who should be in the Country Music Hall of Fame.
Related: A list of 62 country artists who have not been inducted into the Hall
It appeared to be obvious that they would have arrived by now.
It is understandable if you feel strongly about this type of disrespect, just like we did. To help you stay calm, we suggest using a stress ball, CBD gummy (if it is legal), or any other method you personally use. The following list consists of 14 artists, specifically focused on legacy acts, who we believe deserve more respect.
We will discuss and address the issue of contemporary country singers being disrespected at a later time.
Included in this list are two highly acclaimed female singers and three well-known musical groups. Billy Ray Cyrus is also included, which may stir up some disagreement. Nevertheless, the evidence supports the idea that he and his 13 companions deserve more recognition and respect.
14 Country Music Artists Who Deserve Greater Appreciation
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